This function allows the user to offset surface along surface normal direction. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.2.26.
Figure 5.2.26 Offset surface
l SELECT SURFACE
Click this button to display Select Surface dialog box for the user to select the surface to be offset.
l OFFSET DISTANCE
Define the offset distance.
l REVERSE
This option is used to reverse the offset direction.
l IN ORIGINAL PART
Put the created surface in the original part. If this option is not toggled on, the created surface will be put in the current part.
l DELETE ORIGINAL SURFACE
Delete the original surface when creating offset surface. If this option is not toggled on, the original surface will not be deleted.